This is 48v of electricity used to power a condenser microphone
What is phantom power?
100
Most greatly impacts signal to noise ratio, dynamic range, and file size
What is bit depth
100
The process of of preparing all the elements involved in a song, film, play, etc. (before the studio)
What is pre production
100
a balanced audio cable usually used for mics and speakers
What is XLR
100
This is used to reduce the dynamic range in a song or sound.
What is a compressor?
200
This polar response describes when a mic mainly picks up sound from the front of the mic, in the shape of an internal body organ
What is a cardiod pick up pattern
200
Most greatly impacts frequency range/bandwidth
What is sample rate
200
The process that usually begins once recording has stopped
What is post production
200
(tip ring sleeve) is a balanced audio cable in 1/4" and 1/8" sizes, used usually for speakers or signal processors
What is TRS
200
Affects or alters the timing of a signal
What is temporal processing
300
A device Used to isolate the mic from any mechanical vibrations that may be transmitted through the mic stand
What is a shock mount?
300
The standard technical specifications for CD's (16-bit, 44.1kHz)
What is red book
300
The post production process when you try to achieve sonic balance and clarity using special effects, pannings, and faders
What is mixing
300
refers to sets of cables that are all contained within one larger cable
What is a snake
300
Takes an audio signal, holds it, and then releases it to be further used
What is a delay
400
This represents how loud a microphone could/should get before audible distortion?
What is MAX SPL?
400
The file extension/format almost synonymous with downloaded music
What is mp3
400
The post-production process when you arrange the order of songs and create a balance between volume and eq of each song and get the songs "professional" and ready for airplay
What is mastering
400
Contains 2 wires and more susceptible to unwanted noise caused by interference
What is an unbalanced audio cable
400
You would connect signal processors this way when you want to impact 100% of your sound with an effect
What is an insert effect
500
This describes a mic's sensitivity to sound from different directions.
What is a polar response pattern?
500
Compresses file sizes but retains the original file exactly with eliminating "unnecessary" bits of information
What is lossy compression
500
The recording, stacking, and comping of vocals is completed during this production stage
What is studio production
500
digital audio cable that supports up to 8 channels at 48kHz, 24-bit
What is a lightpipe/ADAT cable
500
You would connect signal processors this way when you want to impact a variable % of your sound with an effect